Isle of Man News from Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

'Divisive' clause five removed from new local authority legislation

New law will improve transparency and update bylaw procedures
Campaigner urges Island to pilot recreational cannabis scheme

Charlotte Caldwell believes there is political support for a new approach to cannabis
Funding model 'constraining' ability to tackle heritage 'critical maintenance backlog'

MNH outlines issues with Treasury support
Ramsey Commissioners appeal for help after fly tipping incident

Any information received 'will be treated with the strictest confidence'
Pothole claims cost department thousands

Hundreds of successful compensation claims in recent years confirms minister
Increase in scarlet fever on the Island

Public Health issues advice to parents should signs appear
Onchan Commissioners to undertake 'accessibility' review of park equipment

Gabriella Corkish says it's 'important' to develop facilities to meet needs of all children
House of Keys question paper dominated by one MHK

Moorhouse tables all of the questions
Efforts to push more services online causing frustration in community

Reports of delays at Vehicle Test Centre
Motiv8: 'We will never reach all the children on the Isle of Man'

Charity highlights 'hidden harm' of substance misuse as it marks 10 years of Family Service
Government 'neglecting' heritage assets across the Island

Chair of Castletown Commissioners 'appalled' at sale of Old Police Station